5 Cape Coats to Wear This Winter

Capes have been a foremost trend this Fall, appearing on runways and on the streets during Fashion Week. And for Winter, this coat is a splendid alternative to your pea coat or trench. Featuring luxurious fabrics, bold prints and clean lines, the trendy topper is a timeless piece, offering lasting style for the coming years ahead.

The cape coat is not necessarily a new trend, but it has surely gotten a chic update this year. Now with convenient vents for your hands and sleek tailoring techniques. Hoods, embellishments, fur additions and a variety of lengths make this coat a fashionista’s marvel.

The key to wearing a cape coat is balance. Due to the oversized effect of the capes, they can add volume to your high body, so try pairing your cape coat with skinny jeans or leggings and knee-high boots to help elongate your legs. And for a chic evening look, wear a longer cape over a dress or skirt, pairing it with ankle boots or thigh-high heeled boots.

Ana Teixeira de Sousa of London-based mark Sophia Kah, told Rage, “Forget a big jacket or bulky coat. Draping a tailored black cape or capelet over the shoulders of a long, fitted dress makes the most perfect, dramatic silhouette that elongates the body. It’s my go-to coverup for after dark.”

Here are our five top coat picks if your looking for your own chic cape this season:

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Original article: 5 Cape Coats to Wear This Winter